Date of Award
1997
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Department
Psychology
Keywords
Psychology, Social.
Supervisor
Schellenberg, E. Glenn,
Rights
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Abstract
The present investigation examined whether stereotypes, emotions, and symbolic beliefs associated with three female subtypes (feminists, housewives, and sexually promiscuous women) can explain attitudes toward each subtype. All three factors were needed to explain attitudes toward 'feminists', whereas only stereotypes and symbolic beliefs were required to explain attitudes toward 'housewives'. Attitudes toward 'sexually promiscuous women' could be explained solely by stereotypes. Thus, gender-related attitudes appear to be particularly complex toward groups struggling to promote equality for women. Indeed, scores on the Ambivalent Sexism Inventory (ASI) (Glick & Fiske, 1996) were associated with attitudes toward 'feminists' but not with attitudes toward 'housewives' or 'sexually promiscuous women'.Dept. of Psychology. Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis1997 .C35. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 37-01, page: 0382. Adviser: E. Glenn Schellenberg. Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 1997.
Recommended Citation
Campbell, Bernadette., "The structure of sexist attitudes: Stereotypes, emotions, symbolic beliefs, and ambivalence." (1997). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 4303.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/4303